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Sony implements a lottery system to deal with the PS5 Pro shortage in Japan
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Sony has introduced a lottery-based purchasing system for the PlayStation 5 Pro in Japan to manage inventory shortages. The protocol requires prospective buyers to provide proof of active console usage to verify eligibility and deter resellers.
- 01Sony implemented a lottery system to address PlayStation 5 Pro hardware shortages in the Japanese market
- 02Eligible participants must demonstrate a verified history of active PlayStation console usage
- 03The strategy aims to prioritize genuine consumers over automated scalpers and unauthorized resellers
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Gamers in Japan will have to prove they actually use their PS consoles to be able to buy a PS5 Pro.